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Delmar Fourth, Sets School Record At NCAA Championships
March 27, 2026 | Swimming & Diving
ATLANTA – University of North Carolina men's swimmer Ben Delmar set the school record in the 200 breaststroke en route to finishing fourth at the NCAA Championships on Friday. Delmar clocked a 1:49.37 during prelims to better is own school mark.
Delmar bettered his finish from last year when he finished 13th in the event. His 1:49.66 in the final earned him fourth place and All-America honors.
The Heels will finish off the NCAA Championships on Saturday with the 200 IM, 200 fly, 200 back, platform and 400 free relay. Prelims start at 10 a.m. with finals at 6 p.m. All action is available to watch on ESPN+.
200 Breast
4. Ben Delmar, 1:49.66
- Broke his own school record in prelims with a 1:49.37 (Qualified first)
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Delmar bettered his finish from last year when he finished 13th in the event. His 1:49.66 in the final earned him fourth place and All-America honors.
The Heels will finish off the NCAA Championships on Saturday with the 200 IM, 200 fly, 200 back, platform and 400 free relay. Prelims start at 10 a.m. with finals at 6 p.m. All action is available to watch on ESPN+.
NCAA Men's Championships Day Three
200 Breast
4. Ben Delmar, 1:49.66
- Broke his own school record in prelims with a 1:49.37 (Qualified first)
For up-to-date information on UNC Swimming & Diving, visit GoHeels.com/Swimming-and-Diving and follow on X (@uncswimdive), Instagram (@uncswimdive) and Facebook (Facebook.com/UNCswimdive).
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